A devastating Texas flood tragedy has left more than 100 people dead, following sudden and violent flooding that swept across the southern US state on Friday. Local authorities confirmed the updated death toll on Monday, with children among the victims.
Kerr County suffered the worst of the destruction, where the sheriff reported 84 fatalities, including 28 children. At least 17 more deaths have been confirmed in surrounding counties, pushing the total confirmed toll above 100.
Among the most heart-breaking losses occurred at Camp Mystic, a historic Christian summer camp for girls, where 27 campers and counsellors were confirmed dead. Rescue crews, aided by dozens of volunteers, are still searching the area using heavy machinery to remove fallen trees and navigate swollen rivers.
Two of the victims were eight-year-old sisters from Dallas, who were attending the camp. Also confirmed dead were a former football coach and his wife, who lived in a home near the river. Their daughters remain missing.
The local sheriff reported that 10 additional girls and one camp counsellor are still unaccounted for.
The Texas flood tragedy has been described by authorities as one of the deadliest weather events in recent state history. Recovery and identification efforts are ongoing.
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